Bi means adorning. Decorating, embellishing, and beautifying are also indicative of Bi. While heaven and earth are illustrated by the seasons, people decorate their society with intelligence and material gain.
What is this about?
The success of the uprising brought great wealth to the Zhou. Using their riches to decorate their homes and beautify their country was only natural. However, this hexagram warns that overindulgence is not appropriate.
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22.0 亨. 小利有攸往
Create and decorate. It is suitable for development. It is favourable to proceed. Take this time to beautify your surroundings and yourself. Brighten your rooms with a fresh coat of paint. Replace worn-out furniture. Purchase a new car. Add to your wardrobe. Learn new skills. Take a course that will increase your knowledge. Such adornments will build confidence and increase the worth of your property.
22.1 初九賁其趾。舍車而徒
Yang on Line 1: Adorn the toes. Give up the carriage and walk. Adorn your feet with sturdy shoes. Leave your car at home and walk to the store, work, or supermarket.
22.2 六二賁其須
Yin on Line 2: Trim your beard. In the old days, men did not shave daily. Nevertheless, it was essential to trim the beard. Likewise, mind your appearance. A flattering hairstyle, appropriate attire, and impeccable manners convey healthy self-esteem. Be the best you can be, and you will be noticed.
22.3 九三賁如濡如。永貞吉
Yang on Line 3: Adorn with elegance. Do not forget the principles. It will be blessed. The basic principles of honesty and sincerity beautify a person's inner spirit. Outwardly, spend time and money on decorations that will beautify your home. However, do not forget that material possessions are the means and not the end to success.
22.4 六四賁如皤如白馬翰如。匪寇婚媾
Yin on Line 4: Adorn like a handsome prince riding a galloping white horse. You are going to propose marriage and not rob. Adorning your words and actions with flattery will arouse people's scepticism of your sincerity. Your proposal/ request should benefit both parties. Do not take advantage of your prospective mate/ client/ competitor.
22.5 六五賁于丘園束帛戔戔吝。終吉
Yin on Line 5: Decorate your garden with light silk. Although some people will say you are cheap, there will be a fortune. Do not waste money decorating your home with designer furniture, expensive rugs, and fine art. Thriftiness and functionality will win. Invest your hard-earned money and reap the rewards.
22.6 上九白賁，无咎
Yang on Line 6: Adorn with simplicity. There will be no error. Please keep it simple! Less is more. Overindulgence clutters the mind, body, and spirit. Streamline your wardrobe, accessories, and interior design. Let your words and actions be straightforward and trustworthy.
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